I picked up what you threw down.it was a borat reference lol, and concern about things being made of glass. sorry if u didn’t see it, maybe too niche
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yeah i’m definitely of an age to like sasha baron cohen’s stuff (i was in middle school when borat came out lol) and grew up with his commentary on the world we live in thru his characters, so yeah, ya know
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Was thinking the same. For someone who was an off-season acquisition, didn't show much to separate from the in-house options from Utica.
Is blocking a promotion for one of the guys from within the organization worth his contribution? Small sample size to be sure but thought crossed my mind.
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I’ve actually liked his play quite a bit. He’s good at getting on pucks and keeping the puck. Think his contribution is more than worth it. Think he’s been much better than the in-house options
If Nosek is not good, Foote will take his spot and Nosek will be an extra. Young guys like Thompson or Clarke are better off in Utica then watching in street clothes in NJ.
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Nosek is a perfect 4th line player for this team. FO ability, PKer, veteran, cheap. Give him some time to adjust to a new team.
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Nosek has been much been than Foote. Thompson hardly falls into the young guy category (24 and has to go through waivers) and if anything should be on the team over Foote.
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Folks are putting way too much stock into preseason performances, especially from veterans who are new to the team.
This is why I made the joke about Miller and Nosek being the obvious bottom line whipping boys when things go wrong. People are already getting on their cases when they are still trying to learn a new system and a real game hasn't even been played yet.
This is why I made the joke about Miller and Nosek being the obvious bottom line whipping boys when things go wrong. People are already getting on their cases when they are still trying to learn a new system and a real game hasn't even been played yet.
Plus you cut veteran guys who are going to make the team slack in preseason. It's about conditioning and getting acclimated for him more than for guys who are trying to stay in the NHL.
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While it is far to small of a sample and there’s definitely some adjustment for them, I’m not sure you can blame Miller’s inability to complete simple passes and not lose the puck on said adjustment. But it’s still preseason and too early
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This is all fine, I was arguing against the idea that Nosek is taking the spot of a young guy. Even if we say Foote and Thompson are the young guys, I think it's pretty easy for Ruff to play those guys over Nosek if Nosek underperforms.
Now has Nosek been "much better" than Foote? I dunno, I haven't watch much of the preseason, but it seems like a stretch.
And I also very much agree that preseason is grain of salt stuff.
He and Lazar are pretty similar in these regards.
Poor men Haula's in a way.
I think with the young talent, Fitz has put a focus on gathering up these types of guys to fill out the roster.
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IMO he has been much better and is just a more skilled and effective hockey player from my viewings.
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